The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) served about 42 million Americans, roughly 1 in 8 people.
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Program enrollment scale (approximate beneficiary count).
SNAP benefits are distributed electronically to recipients via debit-style Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for grocery purchases.
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Typical mechanism for delivering benefits to program participants.
As of 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to about 42 million Americans to help supplement their grocery purchases.
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National federal nutrition assistance program participation level.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally funded food assistance program in the United States.
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definition
General definition of SNAP
SNAP was formerly known as the food stamp program.
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historical
Alternate historical name for SNAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Federal oversight of SNAP is handled by the USDA, which communicates with state agencies about program operations and funding.